609: Studying The Testaments

About this episode

The episode discusses the adaptation of The Testaments and features a variety of TV topics and segments.

With its series adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale a major awards success for Hulu, the logical next step is an adaptation of its sequel novel, The Testaments , revolving around the privileged young women of Gilead being prepared for their lives as Commanders' Wives; Alison Herman returns to discuss the latest project on Chase Infiniti's extremely prestigious CV. Around The Dial takes us through Hacks S05, DTF St. Louis , and The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson . Mary pitches the Heated Rivalry episode "I'll Believe In Anything" for induction into The Canon. Then, after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time that has a lot of love to give. Make yourself some cinnamon toast and listen! GUESTS 👤 Alison Herman TOPICS Lead Topic: ✝️ The Testaments Around The Dial: 🤣 Hacks Around The Dial: 📱 DTF St. Louis Around The Dial: 📹 The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson The Canon: 🏒 Heated Rivalry S01.E05: I'll Believe In Anything Winner & Loser: ❤️‍🔥 David E. Kelley Winner & Loser: 🏁 RuPaul's Drag Race Game Time: 💋 Lip Mashers SUPPORT THE SHOW 🔥 Join the EHG Club for bonus episodes, no ads, community Discord and more! 🎧 Subscribe to EHG on Apple…

People in this episode

Guest: Alison Herman

Topics covered

• The Testaments
• Hacks
• DTF St. Louis
• The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson
• Heated Rivalry
• Game Time

Keywords

• The Testaments
• Hacks
• DTF St. Louis
• Moriah Wilson
• Heated Rivalry
• David E. Kelley
• RuPaul's Drag Race

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Handmaid's Tale, The Testaments, Hacks, DTF St. Louis, The Truth And Tragedy Of Moriah Wilson, Heated Rivalry, RuPaul's Drag Race

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